FGCU Recycles

Recycling On Campus

Consistent with the University's mission to emphasize environmentally oriented studies, Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to developing and implementing programs for the collection of recyclable materials and for the reduction of solid waste. The Physical Plant department is the lead unit in this endeavor.

All Together Now

Beginning March 2013, FGCU has implemented a single stream recycling system, following the guidelines of Lee County. That means all recyclables can now be placed in the same bin, without the threat of waste contamination. To help in this effort, every floor of every building on campus has a recycling station consisting of a recycling and a waste bin side by side. If your area is in need of either bin, please contact the Work Management Center at 239-590-1370, or wmc@fgcu.edu.

Recycling Guidelines

Recycling guidelines vary by county. For example, what may be recyclable in Collier County (Naples) may not be recyclable in Lee County (where FGCU is located). It is important to check with your local municipality to determine what items are recyclable.

Detailed campus recycling rules

Recycling Containers

If you notice a campus location that would benefit from a recycling container, contact the Work Management Center at 239-590-1370, or wmc@fgcu.edu.

Campus Recycling Details

Recycle On Campus: Newspaper, mixed office paper, and cardboard
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Mixed office paper is collected in small blue recycling containers in offices and workspaces. These containers are collected for recycling every day, as needed. If an office bin becomes filled, it can either be placed outside the office or suite door for collection that night, or be emptied into the larger blue "Slim Jim" recycling bins, located in the nearest copy room.

For large amounts of paper recycling, including phone books, outdated course schedules, and other pamphlets or brochures, contact the Work Management Center at 590-1370, or wmc@fgcu.edu. A work order will be inputted, and the material will be picked up and stored for recycling.

Several large recycling dumpsters are located on campus, with the two largest dumpsters being behind Howard Hall and the Student Union. The custodial staff will collect all broken down boxes with a bright green "recycle" sticker placed on them, and recycle the boxes in these dumpsters. Contact the Work Management Center at 590-1370, or wmc@fgcu.edu for "recycle" stickers.
Recycle On Campus: Glass, aluminum, steel, and plastic containers #1-7
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Aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles, and plastic containers marked 1-7 were already commingled with the previous recycling system on campus. Now they can also be commingled with paper recyclables in the same containers. All these products can be placed in the blue bins, Cleartainers, and three-part bins located throughout campus.
Recycle Off Campus: Plastic bags and styrofoam
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Plastic bags cannot be placed in any recycling bin, as Lee County does not currently recycle plastic bags. However, the Physical Plant has taken it upon the department to gather plastic bags and take them to Publix, who recycles them at their facility in Lakeland. There is currently one plastic bag recycling container on campus, located in the Work Management Center, Campus Support Complex, room 30. If you would be interested in supporting plastic bag recycling in your area, please contact the Work Management Center at 590-1370 or wmc@fgcu.edu.

Styrofoam egg containers cannot be placed in any recycling bin; Publix has receptacles to recycle egg cartons, located outside entrances to the grocery stores.